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Red Mountain Trail

Intermediate Intermediate
 3.5 (2)
  1. Areas
  2. CO
  3. …Front Range
  4. …Rocky Mountain National Park
  5. Grand River Ditch
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“A relaxed trail connecting the Grand Ditch to the valley below. ”

Brian Smith
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3.2

Miles

5.1

KM

Point to Point

10,118' 3,084 m

High

9,039' 2,755 m

Low

1,080' 329 m

Up

195' 60 m

Down

8%

Avg Grade (4°)

88%

Max Grade (41°)

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Features Birding · Fall Colors · Lake · River/Creek · Views · Waterfall · Wildflowers · Wildlife

Description

This contouring trail leads from the Colorado River Valley up to the Grand Ditch Trail. The trail contours to the south for roughly half of its length before finally turning nearly 180 degrees in one switchback. Along the way you'll pass some small ponds and over a couple of intermittent streams.

Red Mountain Trail terminates at the Valley View campground, directly across Grand Ditch Trail.

Flora & Fauna

Moose are sometimes seen in this valley. Additionally, many types of wildflowers are found in the area.

Contacts

Land Manager: National Park Service - Rocky Mountain National Park

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Brian Smith
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  3.5 from 2 votes

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in Grand River Ditch

#25174

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#6

in Grand River Ditch

#2,043

in Colorado

#25,174

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Tommy Plunkert
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Brooke S
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tyler johnson
An uphill hike through forests and streams

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